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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

Trump Denies Knowing About Melania's Epstein Presser Beforehand Amid CNN Report That He Got a Heads-Up

Melania Trump publicly denied any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, rejecting rumors about her connections to them.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
9 hours ago

Melania Trump denies ties to Epstein in White House video

Melania Trump denied any friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, stating her only contact was through overlapping social circles.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

Trump Denies Knowing About Melania's Epstein Presser Beforehand Amid CNN Report That He Got a Heads-Up

Melania Trump publicly denied any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, rejecting rumors about her connections to them.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
9 hours ago

Melania Trump denies ties to Epstein in White House video

Melania Trump denied any friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, stating her only contact was through overlapping social circles.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
20 hours ago

Democrats Are Badly Failing to Hold Trump Accountable Over Iran

Trump's threats against Iran and the inadequate response from Democrats highlight a critical political and humanitarian crisis.
fromThe Nation
13 hours ago

How Trump's Incompetence and Looming Global Catastrophes May Intersect

Forecasters now predict that the coming El Niño—a warming of the Pacific Ocean that deeply affects global weather patterns—is likely to be as severe as the one in 2023-2024, which triggered severe flooding and prolonged heatwaves around the world.
World news
#us-politics
Europe politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Amanda Sloat: Americans still largely in the dark as to how badly Donald Trump has damaged European ties

Old allies are losing trust in the US due to the Trump administration's bullying policies.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Democrats push to pass Iran war powers resolution despite House recess, accusing Trump of unhinged behavior' US politics live

Democratic leaders are pushing to curb Trump's actions in Iran through a war powers resolution amid escalating tensions.
Europe politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Amanda Sloat: Americans still largely in the dark as to how badly Donald Trump has damaged European ties

Old allies are losing trust in the US due to the Trump administration's bullying policies.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Democrats push to pass Iran war powers resolution despite House recess, accusing Trump of unhinged behavior' US politics live

Democratic leaders are pushing to curb Trump's actions in Iran through a war powers resolution amid escalating tensions.
#russia
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
18 hours ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Russia's FSB Detains, Accuses Former RFE/RL Freelancer Of Treason

A former freelancer for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty was detained in Russia, accused of treason for allegedly communicating with Ukrainian intelligence.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Russian officials meet US counterparts as Moscow denies aiding Iran

Russian officials visit the US for talks amid ongoing Ukraine war, signaling a potential revival of bilateral engagement despite strained relations.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Russian officials meet US counterparts as Moscow denies aiding Iran

Russian officials visit the US for talks amid ongoing Ukraine war, signaling a potential revival of bilateral engagement despite strained relations.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

US Disrupts Russian Espionage Operation Involving Hacked Routers and DNS Hijacking

The US disrupted a Russian espionage operation using hacked SOHO routers to capture sensitive data from victims.
Information security
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Iran attempting cyber attacks against U.S. critical infrastructure, officials say

U.S. intelligence warns of Iranian cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, particularly through exploitation of Rockwell Automation's products.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

US Disrupts Russian Espionage Operation Involving Hacked Routers and DNS Hijacking

The US disrupted a Russian espionage operation using hacked SOHO routers to capture sensitive data from victims.
Information security
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Iran attempting cyber attacks against U.S. critical infrastructure, officials say

U.S. intelligence warns of Iranian cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, particularly through exploitation of Rockwell Automation's products.
SF politics
fromWIRED
19 hours ago

Politicians Are Spending More Money on Security as They Increasingly Become Targets

Federal campaign spending on security for the 2024 election cycle exceeds five times that of the 2016 election due to rising threats against public servants.
#trump
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

ONE SHEET: Trump to Jail Press, Iran Narrative War, Politico

Trump threatened a journalist with jail for not revealing a source during a press conference, targeting multiple media outlets and figures.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Gave Tucker Carlson Wild Answer On Iran Concerns: Rpt

Trump dismissed concerns about a potential war with Iran, assuring critics that everything would be fine despite warnings of disastrous consequences.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump may be using Nixon's madman theory' and similar infamy may await

Donald Trump emulates Nixon's madman theory in foreign policy, using intimidation to extract concessions from adversaries like Iran.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

CNN Reporter Gets Hammered by Trump Critics for Giving Thanks' to Trump Envoy Witkoff

Critics condemned CNN's Frederik Pleitgen for praising Trump's envoy after a controversial ceasefire announcement amid conflicting narratives on the situation with Iran.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
19 hours ago

DOJ Says Laws Congress Passed to Prevent Another Nixon Don't Apply to Trump

Trump's DOJ claims presidential records don't need public sharing, undermining the Presidential Records Act and allowing potential misuse of documents.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

ONE SHEET: Trump to Jail Press, Iran Narrative War, Politico

Trump threatened a journalist with jail for not revealing a source during a press conference, targeting multiple media outlets and figures.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Iran is a turning point for Europe's liberation from Donald Trump

Europe is shifting away from US influence regarding the US-Israel war against Iran, reflecting a complex and evolving political landscape.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

White House says Trump's red line' against Iran nuclear enrichment remains

Vice President JD Vance will lead US negotiations with Iran, rejecting uranium enrichment and focusing on US interests.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Vowed to Crack Down on Fraudsters, but He's Pardoned Dozens

Salomon Melgen defrauded Medicare of $42 million and was later granted clemency by President Trump after serving time for his crimes.
#us-military
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago

Trump Vows Destruction' of Iran If REAL AGREEMENT' Can't Be Reached

U.S. military presence in the Gulf will continue until a real agreement with Iran is reached, with threats of significant military action if talks fail.
World news
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

'Tuesday will be power plant day and bridge day' - Donald Trump says US will target Iran's infrastructure this week

A US service member missing after an Iranian attack has been rescued, according to Donald Trump, who confirmed the individual is injured but recovering.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago

Trump Vows Destruction' of Iran If REAL AGREEMENT' Can't Be Reached

U.S. military presence in the Gulf will continue until a real agreement with Iran is reached, with threats of significant military action if talks fail.
World news
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

'Tuesday will be power plant day and bridge day' - Donald Trump says US will target Iran's infrastructure this week

A US service member missing after an Iranian attack has been rescued, according to Donald Trump, who confirmed the individual is injured but recovering.
#nato
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Trump administration signals it is mulling NATO withdrawal after Iran war

US President Trump criticized NATO allies for not contributing military forces to the war on Iran, considering withdrawal from NATO.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

When a Madman Attempts a Madman Strategy

The madman theory of foreign policy is a strategy used by leaders in losing positions to create an illusion of unpredictability.
#donald-trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
US Elections

New York Times Journalist Maggie Haberman to Drop New Trump Expose Regime Change' With Jonathan Swan in June

US politics
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Trump Crashes Out At Supreme Court - See Generally - Above the Law

Donald Trump's legal challenges and actions have sparked controversy and criticism, particularly regarding birthright citizenship and his administration's decisions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
US Elections

New York Times Journalist Maggie Haberman to Drop New Trump Expose Regime Change' With Jonathan Swan in June

US politics
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Trump Crashes Out At Supreme Court - See Generally - Above the Law

Donald Trump's legal challenges and actions have sparked controversy and criticism, particularly regarding birthright citizenship and his administration's decisions.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Russia jails former Kursk governor in Ukraine incursion-linked graft probe

Alexei Smirnov, former governor of Kursk, was sentenced to 14 years for accepting bribes linked to inadequate border fortifications against Ukraine.
#iran
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

BREAKING: Trump Responds To Two Week Iran Extension Proposal

President Trump agreed to suspend military action against Iran for two weeks, contingent on Iran's compliance with specific conditions regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Pressed On Whether Or Not Iran War Is Winding Down: Can't Tell You, I Don't Know'

President Trump stated that the situation with Iran is critical and depends on their actions, giving them a deadline for negotiations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Senator Says Trump Risks War Crime' if He Acts on Threats

Threatening Iranian civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime, according to Sen. Blumenthal, amid concerns over U.S. military strategy in the region.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

BREAKING: Trump Responds To Two Week Iran Extension Proposal

President Trump agreed to suspend military action against Iran for two weeks, contingent on Iran's compliance with specific conditions regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Pressed On Whether Or Not Iran War Is Winding Down: Can't Tell You, I Don't Know'

President Trump stated that the situation with Iran is critical and depends on their actions, giving them a deadline for negotiations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Senator Says Trump Risks War Crime' if He Acts on Threats

Threatening Iranian civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime, according to Sen. Blumenthal, amid concerns over U.S. military strategy in the region.
#fbi
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Kash Patel's Push To Investigate Trump Foe Despite Lack of Evidence Has Raised Alarms' at FBI: WaPo

FBI Director Kash Patel's push to investigate Rep. Eric Swalwell raises concerns among FBI colleagues due to lack of evidence and potential risks to law enforcement.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Kash Patel's Push To Investigate Trump Foe Despite Lack of Evidence Has Raised Alarms' at FBI: WaPo

FBI Director Kash Patel's push to investigate Rep. Eric Swalwell raises concerns among FBI colleagues due to lack of evidence and potential risks to law enforcement.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.
#trump-administration
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

It's Bullsh*t': Maggie Haberman Sources Say Trump Chiefs Mocked Regime Change Intel Ahead of War

Top advisers to President Trump dismissed intelligence on regime change in Iran as unrealistic and exaggerated.
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

Trump's Iran post causes talk of his impeachment, removal to erupt among Hill Democrats

Democratic lawmakers are increasingly calling for the invocation of the 25th Amendment and impeachment of Trump due to perceived threats and actions against global stability.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

Who Could Possibly Want the Worst Job in Trump's Cabinet?

Trump's firing of his attorney general highlights the challenges of fulfilling his demands while maintaining legal integrity.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

It's Bullsh*t': Maggie Haberman Sources Say Trump Chiefs Mocked Regime Change Intel Ahead of War

Top advisers to President Trump dismissed intelligence on regime change in Iran as unrealistic and exaggerated.
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

Trump's Iran post causes talk of his impeachment, removal to erupt among Hill Democrats

Democratic lawmakers are increasingly calling for the invocation of the 25th Amendment and impeachment of Trump due to perceived threats and actions against global stability.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

Who Could Possibly Want the Worst Job in Trump's Cabinet?

Trump's firing of his attorney general highlights the challenges of fulfilling his demands while maintaining legal integrity.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Doubles Down on Iran Threat in New Interview After His Shocking Post: If There's No Deal We're Blowing Up the Whole Country'

Trump claims the Iran war will end in days, threatening severe consequences if no deal is reached.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Iran war and Russia talks strain relations between Ukraine and the United States

Zelenskiy criticized U.S. demands for troop withdrawal in exchange for security guarantees amid ongoing tensions with Trump and Russia.
#robert-mueller
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

The Mueller Report Was Never a Hoax. It Was a Warning.

Robert Mueller's legacy is complex, overshadowed by simplified narratives of 'no collusion' and 'not exonerated' that distort the investigation's findings.
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Robert Mueller: ex-FBI head, Trump investigator dies at 81

Robert Mueller, former FBI director and special counsel, has died at 81, prompting varied reactions from political figures, including Donald Trump and Barack Obama.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

The Mueller Report Was Never a Hoax. It Was a Warning.

Robert Mueller's legacy is complex, overshadowed by simplified narratives of 'no collusion' and 'not exonerated' that distort the investigation's findings.
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Robert Mueller: ex-FBI head, Trump investigator dies at 81

Robert Mueller, former FBI director and special counsel, has died at 81, prompting varied reactions from political figures, including Donald Trump and Barack Obama.
fromemptywheel
2 days ago

Putin's Puppet Project in Peril - emptywheel

Using Hungarian public money - funnelled through legally insulated foundations partly funded by Russian oil revenues - Orbán has built a cross-border network of populist right think tanks, journalists and activists.
Europe politics
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Most Transparent Presidency in History-And the Most Opaque

The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel declared the Presidential Records Act unconstitutional, potentially allowing Trump to destroy or take records from his administration.
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

How Donald Trump's War on Iran Helps Vladimir Putin's War on Ukraine

In 2021, when Olga Rudenko and other journalists launched the Kyiv Independent, they were committed to making a publication that wouldn't face political pressure from an owner. A few months later, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the Independent began reporting breaking news from the front lines.
Russo-Ukrainian War
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Two dozen Democrat-led states sue Trump over mail-in ballot limits

Rights groups are challenging Trump's executive order limiting mail-in ballots, claiming it undermines voting access before the midterm elections.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Democrat Trump Tried to Indict Over Illegal Orders' Video Doubles Down After Whole Civilization' Threat

Elissa Slotkin condemns Trump's threats against Iran, emphasizing the legal and ethical obligations of military personnel to refuse illegal orders.
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Only Trump decides when cyberwar turns into real war

The president should have a lot of leeway in which he determines whether or not the nation's going to respond kinetically. This flexibility is crucial in the evolving landscape of cyber warfare.
World politics
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

White House Heard Lewandowski Kickback Allegations, Did Nothing

Corey Lewandowski, serving as DHS de facto chief of staff, allegedly sought payments from companies in exchange for help securing DHS contracts, with the Trump administration reportedly aware of these allegations for months.
#ukraine
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Do Your Homework!' Democrat Rips Trump Official for Refusing to Say Whether Putin Is a War Criminal' in Fiery Hearing

Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Do Your Homework!' Democrat Rips Trump Official for Refusing to Say Whether Putin Is a War Criminal' in Fiery Hearing

Rep. Bill Keating criticized Under Secretary Thomas DiNanno for inadequate support for Ukraine and evasion on whether Putin is a war criminal.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Urgent 25th Amendment calls grow after Trump threatens mass destruction of Iran's civilization

Democratic lawmakers are urging the invocation of the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump due to his threatening rhetoric towards Iran.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

US Supreme Court clears path for Steve Bannon criminal case dismissal

The Supreme Court has allowed the Justice Department to dismiss Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress case, following his four-month prison sentence.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump Reportedly Plots Bigger DOJ Shakeup After Bondi Ouster

Trump is considering further changes at the Department of Justice after firing Attorney General Pam Bondi.
US Elections
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Backlash after Trump says he is 'glad' special prosecutor who pursued Russia links is dead

Robert Mueller identified contacts between the Trump campaign and Russia but did not allege a criminal conspiracy.
Left-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

They've Been Measuring the Health of Democracies for Years. Guess What Their New Report Says About America.

The Trump administration's dismantling of democratic institutions has caused the United States' democracy rating to fall to 1965 levels, representing unprecedented autocratization in modern times.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Mike Rogers Doesn't Exculpate Trump on "Collusion" Like Trump Once Thought

Tulsi Gabbard stripped security clearances from 37 intelligence personnel, undermining critical US intelligence capabilities and prioritizing political loyalty to Trump over national security.
fromJezebel
2 months ago

The Most Damaging Things Trump Has Done in His First Year

From invading American cities with ICE and the military to the destruction of longstanding government institutions, there's a lot to be concerned about, and it can be difficult to keep it all in perspective. Don Moynihan, a professor of public policy at the University of Michigan, has been closely following and documenting Trump's abuses of power and his attacks on different parts of the federal government. He said there are a couple different categories of harm you can look at while tracking the damage Trump has done.
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